Stirling engine Helicopter

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2012
  • I have a set of drawings received from a fellow modeller because I liked the design. I have made ​​some changes in dimensions, materials, applications and I brought my own ideas into.
    And believe me, he does not fly
    Also have a look at www.stirlingheteluchtmotoren.nl
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  • @RisingStarOfKorea
    @RisingStarOfKorea 11 років тому +20

    Although Stirling engines cannot provide the power/weight ratio needed for flying , it is still amazing , and a proof of your expertise and engineering skills . Respect from Hungary .

  • @bobwaterfield7222
    @bobwaterfield7222 8 років тому +118

    I do not care what anyone say's.
    What an absolute work of art. The physics of the engine, and the engineering of the movement.
    You should mass produce them, I would love to have one, and could really see physics professors using them in class.
    ED if you ever decide to sell plans, or kits, sign me up, I want one.
    Bob

    • @newsup2
      @newsup2 5 років тому +4

      Me too... one get one of those

    • @ReubenMRU
      @ReubenMRU 5 років тому +2

      Me three XD

    • @printerdockter
      @printerdockter 5 років тому

      Me four. I would love to be able to make one that is 1/10 as nice as that one. If he sold a kit I would buy one for sure...

    • @beritaviralindonesia7568
      @beritaviralindonesia7568 5 років тому

      A

    • @kabirkhan4543
      @kabirkhan4543 5 років тому

      True!!!

  • @jackthebassman1
    @jackthebassman1 8 років тому +5

    I just found your post by accident, I want to say this is also a beautiful work of art.

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  9 років тому +51

    Thank you for the nice words, I always want my models look as beautiful as possible. The choice of music is not always easy, the music should not dominate and fit at the moment and the images you are looking at. Greetings from the Netherlands Ed van den Berg

    • @majikfuzzybutt7390
      @majikfuzzybutt7390 8 років тому +2

      +Ed van den Berg The only real concern is the gear drive for the tail rotor, those type of gear sets are weak, might want to start thinking of a different set up there, But yes it is clean and really nice looking

    • @jessew5152
      @jessew5152 8 років тому +1

      +majik fuzzybutt
      I think that a bevel gear would be advantageous in this project because they do no require much room. The gears have such a tiny workload I doubt teeth wear will be a problem, and he is probably using a reasonably durable alloy.

    • @Wetkeazle
      @Wetkeazle 8 років тому

      +Ed van den Berg For royalty free music I find incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/
      very useful. Search on genre, or moods is available.

    • @MrCynamonowyKroliczek
      @MrCynamonowyKroliczek 5 років тому

      Nonsens

    • @thomashughes4859
      @thomashughes4859 5 років тому +1

      This is great heli music!: ua-cam.com/video/3YOYlgvI1uE/v-deo.html
      HAHA!!! I love Stirlings - thanks for sharing!

  • @english_albanian_translator
    @english_albanian_translator 7 років тому +7

    It is just amazing. It looks neat, clean; it imposes respect for the creator.

  • @morgannahyde7502
    @morgannahyde7502 8 років тому +5

    Stunningly beautiful workmanship.

  • @zetacon4
    @zetacon4 6 років тому +1

    Your choice of bearings and precision paid off nicely. Smooth running and very quiet. Your modifications are excellent and show a good understanding of physics and mechanical efficiency.

  • @seapilot4042
    @seapilot4042 5 років тому +2

    Somebody has a boat load of talent. Top shelf Quality, well done, thanks for sharing.
    Cheers

  • @abarlotti
    @abarlotti 10 років тому +5

    Dear Ed van den Berg,
    Your wonderful work, a true work of art. Congratulations!
    Armando Barlotti

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  8 років тому +29

    Thanks for looking at my helicopter. Greetings Ed van den Berg

    • @macanix8072
      @macanix8072 8 років тому +1

      +Ed van den Berg That is amazing... the detail and workmanship are outstanding. Well Done!

    • @enniyanthangaraju2675
      @enniyanthangaraju2675 8 років тому

      +Ed van den Berg welldone... can you say which gas you filled inside the cylinder for pumping motion apart from the heat source?

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  8 років тому

      +Enniyan Thangaraju. No gas species only air is entered without pressure. Greetings from the Netherlands. Ed van den Berg

    • @yuvaraj2416
      @yuvaraj2416 6 років тому

      hf

    • @magicclicks9977
      @magicclicks9977 6 років тому

      Ed van den Berg K

  • @edwing60
    @edwing60 8 років тому

    Waarom vinden mensen dit niet leuk?? dit is toch geweldig, helemaal omdat het'' hand made'' is complimenten!!

  • @InTheDogHouse3DPrinting
    @InTheDogHouse3DPrinting 8 років тому +36

    Beautiful piece of machinery there sir! Nicely built, and looks awesome.
    Do you plan on making any more of these? I would love to have one for my office desk.

  • @alishanmao
    @alishanmao 5 років тому +16

    a great artistic work. maybe try to make a RC version of it

  • @RogueElectron
    @RogueElectron 8 років тому +20

    How does this have over 1000 dislikes? surely people didn't click on a video of a stirling engined model helicopter expecting it to actually fly? Good Work :-)

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  8 років тому +3

      You're right, it's the engine and not the helicopter. I do not care.

    • @anilgurjar2833
      @anilgurjar2833 5 років тому

      Rogue-Electron

    • @printerdockter
      @printerdockter 5 років тому

      You are so very true. It is a beautiful machine...

    • @printerdockter
      @printerdockter 5 років тому

      @@241975dm It is BEAUTIFUL thank you so very much for sharing the video...

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  5 років тому +1

      printerdockter thank you

  • @ibified
    @ibified 9 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful piece of work. I'd love to have something like that sitting on my desk...

  • @KenToonz
    @KenToonz 10 років тому

    What a magnificent combination of art and engineering! Bravo!!!

  • @mattyp80
    @mattyp80 8 років тому +14

    as a helicopter mechanic, let me say that is a beautiful working model! can i ask if you hand milled the parts or were you CNC'ing? lovely! :-)

  • @TheGeezzer
    @TheGeezzer 9 років тому +431

    Correction...Stirling engine Fan!

    • @SergioPintoV300
      @SergioPintoV300 8 років тому

      +Diamond Geezer I was about to say that... Lets call it a fan instead...

    • @TheGeezzer
      @TheGeezzer 8 років тому +6

      Sergio Pinto Its a "cool" machine then!

    • @macoygunida
      @macoygunida 7 років тому +4

      he needs to make a vertical stand for this though.

    • @peternolan814
      @peternolan814 7 років тому

      Beautiful machine. :)
      Peter Nolan. Ph.D.(physics). Dublin. Ireland

    • @puddles5501
      @puddles5501 7 років тому +1

      really?? you sign your name on youtube comments?? you can see that you have an account name, correct?? also, apart from giving more information to identity thieves, why does anyone on the internet need to know your field or location??
      >.

  • @grant31781
    @grant31781 7 років тому

    Awesome work. I don't get all of the rude comments and dislikes. If people would research stirling engines they would see why this doesn't fly. Excellent craftsmanship!

  • @jefervideos
    @jefervideos 10 років тому +2

    This is the best work. Congratulations!!

  • @colinwood1023
    @colinwood1023 8 років тому +13

    that's a nice bit of engineering and look's grate nice one

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  8 років тому

      Thanks for the nice compliment.

  • @Counselor77
    @Counselor77 6 років тому +3

    Beautiful craftsmanship!

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  6 років тому

      Johnny Rebel. Thanks

  • @boperadotto8703
    @boperadotto8703 8 років тому

    Immaculate. A wonderful piece of art and engineering.

  • @heavenstuna3036
    @heavenstuna3036 7 років тому

    This video looks, sounds, and feels elegant.

  • @videotruths735
    @videotruths735 8 років тому +329

    What a great idea. Next time make a vacuum cleaner that doesn't suck.

    • @shaswatsaincher4641
      @shaswatsaincher4641 5 років тому +12

      It's pretty obvious that if the rotors are running on a Stirling cycle, there won't be enough power generated to lift the chopper.
      This is a fantastic effort nonetheless.

    • @abdullahfaizan2571
      @abdullahfaizan2571 5 років тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂....killllll

    • @artlover9061
      @artlover9061 5 років тому

      😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

    • @Rahul_Tech453
      @Rahul_Tech453 5 років тому

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @user-ij3mn8oc5c
      @user-ij3mn8oc5c 5 років тому +1

      LOL😂😂😂😂😂😂
      Your idea is more great than his.

  • @gingischan1951
    @gingischan1951 11 років тому +6

    You are an artist !!!!!
    Greetings from Transylvania (Romania)

    • @etherospike3936
      @etherospike3936 3 роки тому

      Finally, I found a Hungarian guy who admits that Transylvania is in Romania !

  • @LFOD7491
    @LFOD7491 8 років тому +1

    Very good! Voluptuous craftsmanship!

  • @neophytex2001
    @neophytex2001 8 років тому

    Truly a MASTERPIECE of engineering and craftsmanship. And guys of course it will not fly that is not the point its for demonstration only so appreciate it for what it is. Sterling engines do not have the power to weight ratio needed for flight. I would like to see a sterling power something that will actually move though such as a car or boat that would be a great next project for you to attempt Ed van den Berg.

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  8 років тому

      Hello sir? thanks for the nice words, I already have two cars with a Stirling engine. Here the addresses on You Tube ( ua-cam.com/video/2kqFMkwzcBk/v-deo.html ) ( ua-cam.com/video/4NpxHCLj1XM/v-deo.html ) Greetings Ed van den Berg

  • @Sheldonc88
    @Sheldonc88 5 років тому +4

    People can hate on it all they want but this is what art looks like. It wasn't intended to fly... It was intended to be a collectors item that actually moves and to show off what a stirling motor can do. Very nice

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  5 років тому

      Sheldon Conrad , Thanks For The Nice Words. Ed

  • @toddy2519
    @toddy2519 6 років тому +4

    Ed, beautiful machine work, and craftsmanship! Having been a helicopter pilot back in the day, I'm sitting here wondering how to put an engine like this into play for real-world applications (think exotic metals and carbon fiber for weight saving). Thanks for sharing your amazing model creation!

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  6 років тому

      toddy2519, Thanks for the compliments, but in real life the flam goes out if you want to fly

  • @mikecorleone6797
    @mikecorleone6797 5 років тому

    Very well balanced.. i see absolutely no vibrations.. very well done

  • @cvcoco
    @cvcoco 8 років тому +1

    really excellent work, nicely done, im proud of you!

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  8 років тому +42

    The working piston is 13 mm, the displacer piston is 18 mm

  • @jonbaker326
    @jonbaker326 8 років тому +8

    very impressive standard of model engineering. Well done!

  • @davidaustin2172
    @davidaustin2172 4 роки тому +1

    Some pretty stupid comments below, this is just another example of your beautifully engineered models! Wonderful to watch. Magnificent engineering. Thanks for posting........ keep them coming.

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  4 роки тому

      David Austin, Thanks for the nice words

  • @ibanezmetal321
    @ibanezmetal321 5 років тому

    That is a beautiful work of art and engineering, sir.

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  5 років тому

      Chauncey McGuilicutty . Thanks

  • @seekgodfirst1605
    @seekgodfirst1605 8 років тому +6

    labor of love.
    Well done

  • @Andersondrp
    @Andersondrp 11 років тому +3

    Hey man, great job.
    Fan from Brazil

  • @AllOutFPSGlitchesandTutorials
    @AllOutFPSGlitchesandTutorials 5 років тому

    That’s wonderful, what a amazing bit of kit

  • @alienscientist8893
    @alienscientist8893 4 роки тому

    Great craftsmanship.. I'd love one.

  • @waeltoumi9650
    @waeltoumi9650 8 років тому +4

    i love this project Ed van Berg
    from my hard

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  11 років тому +12

    Thank you for watching my video and your comments
    Ed van den Berg

  • @robertcircleone
    @robertcircleone 8 років тому

    Inspiration for the next person to make one that flies and a third person to make a full-scale version, but I don't fly so I will just watch. Thank you. It is good to be positive in all things.

  • @wadecaton4017
    @wadecaton4017 5 років тому

    This is awesome. I'm intrigued by Sterling engines. This one is a work of art. Very nice indeed.

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  5 років тому

      Wade Caton Thank you for the nice compliments. Greetings Ed van den Berg

  • @nigeljohnson8022
    @nigeljohnson8022 8 років тому +4

    Thankyou for posting this. VERY NICE work there, do you make these to sell?

  • @kr00k3d100
    @kr00k3d100 8 років тому +51

    I can't be the only one who wants to sharpen the blades and start dropping fruit.

  • @marks3478
    @marks3478 7 років тому +1

    That is truly a work of art! I would bet if the cost to make it isn't to much, you could sell quite a few of them!

  • @sipos0
    @sipos0 8 років тому

    Really nice work! Beautiful.

  • @ahedismaeel
    @ahedismaeel 5 років тому +8

    *I was waiting for it to fly all the video* ☹️

    • @DEV-be2py
      @DEV-be2py 5 років тому +1

      Me too hhhhhhh

  • @TIMEtoRIDE900
    @TIMEtoRIDE900 8 років тому +3

    You need 2 mods -
    1). Use Hydrogen as your working gas. You will get 3X the RPM's
    2). Everything needs to be carbon fiber. Trim every milligram.
    It'll fly.

    • @weirdmeisterinc
      @weirdmeisterinc 8 років тому

      +TIMEtoRIDE900 ...it will not fly...still to heavy for its weight you need more than 50w power and the burner maybe deliver 50w thermal power but there is lot of loss ..look at those little heli toys..need lot of rpm ....anyway a cool gadget !!!

  • @boeltwit3263
    @boeltwit3263 9 років тому

    Prachtig gemaakt Ed, bewaar hem goed als je later oud bent sta je d.r zelf versteld van, heel mooi gemaakt, nooit weg doen!!

  • @veritasestveritas8646
    @veritasestveritas8646 5 років тому

    Fantastic kinetic sculpture!

  • @RenatosilvaMinis-Games
    @RenatosilvaMinis-Games 7 років тому +4

    muito criativo

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  9 років тому +18

    No

  • @ramunasgudauskas7582
    @ramunasgudauskas7582 8 років тому

    Its just a presentation model guys. He didnt built a RC Helicopter , which of the youtube is full of.
    Its all fine and good. 98% of the comment authors wouldnt be able to make anything similiar and fine.

  • @abdullahmegdad4738
    @abdullahmegdad4738 6 років тому

    It's really a piece of art I so much appreciate this.

  • @Subparanon
    @Subparanon 8 років тому +10

    Pretty cool but one small flaw in the design, the rotor is rotating clockwise and the tail rotor should be on the right hand side. :) The rotor is on the left though, like European heli's however Euro helis that do that spin the main rotors anti-clockwise.

    • @hamiltonharper
      @hamiltonharper 8 років тому

      It also lacks a tiny mouse as a pilot.

  • @gnarmega5686
    @gnarmega5686 7 років тому +4

    how can u keep the flame on while she is flying????

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  7 років тому +2

      I will protect him with my hand

  • @construccioncasaideashogarobra
    @construccioncasaideashogarobra 4 роки тому

    Ficou ótimo, parabéns! Poderia me informar qual combustível você usou? E saberia me dizer como funciona a relação do volume morto dentro da seringa?

  • @digitalmasters8253
    @digitalmasters8253 7 років тому

    that is beautiful, could watch it all day .

  • @Crickeybeoch
    @Crickeybeoch 9 років тому +16

    I couldn't watch all of it because of the music. I fell asleep.

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  8 років тому +6

    Materialen moet je kopen en de machines heb ik gekocht zonder gaat dit echt niet en mijn beroep was draaier en frezer .

  • @luisantoniomarrega3713
    @luisantoniomarrega3713 8 років тому +2

    Mecanismo interessante, trabalho muito bom. Parabéns!

  • @user-sk8id9mb9o
    @user-sk8id9mb9o 8 років тому

    Wow, this is a great mechanism. I like it.

  • @villejohn8926
    @villejohn8926 8 років тому +185

    You can't call it helicopter unless it fly.

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  8 років тому +22

      I decide that for myself, Thank you.

    • @ChrisRestores
      @ChrisRestores 8 років тому +3

      +Ed van den Berg good comeback c:

    • @valsorim5334
      @valsorim5334 8 років тому +4

      stupid thinking

    • @yvantartakovsky
      @yvantartakovsky 5 років тому +3

      Airplanes do fly. So, you call an airplane as helicopter?

    • @Navneet_life
      @Navneet_life 5 років тому

      Correct

  • @GruntyGame
    @GruntyGame 6 років тому +7

    People seem to have a massive problem with a sterling engine running something that is funtionally more like a helicopter than the lego city helicopter. I don't see people hating on lego for their helicopters.

  • @schubertjorg7428
    @schubertjorg7428 5 років тому +1

    Ein Helikopter, der nicht fliegt
    Ist wie ein Mann, der keinen Steifen kriegt
    Es rattert, wirbelt und fängt an zu toben
    Doch das Maschinchen bleibt am Boden
    Nichtsdestotrotz ist es schön anzusehen
    Wenn die vielen Rädchen sich emsig drehen
    Mit viel Arbeit, Geschick, Wissen, Mut
    und ganz ganz viel Herzeblut
    Hast Du dieses Maschinchen gemacht
    Und die Modellbauerseele lacht
    Mit freundlichen Grüßen Jörg aus Germanistan

  • @marcelovazquez1863
    @marcelovazquez1863 5 років тому

    Fantastic work! Congrats

  • @erickgonzalez-xr7jv
    @erickgonzalez-xr7jv 11 років тому +4

    Hello that's a great Stirling helicopter!!
    I'd like to make it for a school proyect, could you help me giving me some information, drawings,etc??

  • @3lfaromeo
    @3lfaromeo 9 років тому +3

    I would like to make a purchase one for my son 5 yrs old birthday

  • @BrentRF
    @BrentRF 9 років тому

    Very cool! You did amazing work!

  • @failblazer2004
    @failblazer2004 5 років тому

    even tho it doesnt fly it still looks really cool

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  11 років тому +3

    Thank you for the response
    greetings from the Netherlands
    Ed van den Berg

  • @ehsnils
    @ehsnils 8 років тому +8

    Nice engineering even though it doesn't fly.

  • @michaeldruitt9280
    @michaeldruitt9280 6 років тому

    Lovely piece of work

  • @zeuso.1947
    @zeuso.1947 7 років тому

    Beautiful piece of work.

  • @realmundo9060
    @realmundo9060 9 років тому +5

    Whats this music ?

  • @abhitorque1
    @abhitorque1 11 років тому +3

    Hey Man superb helicopter...!
    I would like to make this Stirling Helicopter can
    you help me.

  • @c138599
    @c138599 8 років тому

    beautiful engineering. but until it flies it remains a fan.

  • @Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968
    @Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 3 роки тому

    Excellent design and performance. This is in a class of it's own. 👍

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the compliments, and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, greetings Ed

  • @241975dm
    @241975dm  8 років тому +10

    Do you have nothing else to do

  • @sk8nbarrow591
    @sk8nbarrow591 5 років тому +6

    Clickbait title got you over 4mil views. LOL
    It should say :
    'Stirling Engine Helicopter Air Circulater'
    Though it is a work of art.

  • @tzef73
    @tzef73 8 років тому

    Wow, nice detail. Awesome for display.

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  8 років тому

      Thanks for the nice words.

  • @valveman12
    @valveman12 5 років тому

    That is so cool! Well done!

  • @Oakhart76
    @Oakhart76 6 років тому +3

    For those of you who are complaining and being sarcastic, grow up. If you saw this for the first time and were actually standing in front of it, and were as interested in it as a lot of viewers are, you would spend at least 5 minutes looking all around it, looking at various specific parts and asking the owner/creator about it before it was even fired up. If this isn't something you are interested in or if it isn't exciting enough to hold your autistic brain's attention, then you shouldn't have clicked on it. If you were one of the many who likely clicked on the video because you didn't have a clue what a Stirling Engine is and were unsurprisingly disappointed that it didn't "do something cool", then quietly move on to another video. I'm sure the blame could be traced back to your parents and their lack of attention and responsibility to teach you decency and moral values, but you all need to learn about politeness and respect. To put it bluntly, if you can't say anything nice, then keep your mouth shut; or in this case, have enough self-control to refrain from typing comments. There's no reason for it and it only serves to highlight what kind of person you really are and that's NOT something to be proud about. In stead of wasting time being a troll or a complete dick, maybe take advantage of the situation and spend that time learning something new by watching additional videos related to this one.

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  6 років тому +3

      Kilroy was here. Thanks for the true words, I also often annoyed at those strange reactions but I stopped to respond to them they do not know better. I like to read the nice reactions and gladly respond to questions and suggestions. I am proud of my work and also let other people who are interested in them enjoy my work. thanks again. Kind regards Ed van den Berg

    • @Oakhart76
      @Oakhart76 6 років тому +2

      You're welcome. Things just aren't the same as they once were. Remember that the internet makes everything impersonal and it's easy for kids to say things to others that they would never dare say in person as they hide behind a computer screen. Every child is "tough" in their own mind, but saying those same things in person would get them a well deserved ass-beating. Don't worry about them though and just keep doing what you do friend. And about the helicopter... I can appreciate the craftsmanship! Of course, I'm a licensed helicopter pilot so I'm a little biased ha ha.

  • @tomvarley4344
    @tomvarley4344 8 років тому +20

    97% short of the energy needed for lift

  • @popcornshiner3937
    @popcornshiner3937 8 років тому

    Apart from the music that was awesome well done.

  • @3d-marabu
    @3d-marabu 6 місяців тому

    Now the thing just has to fly and you'll win a Nobel Prize 😁

  • @androcoder1389
    @androcoder1389 5 років тому +4

    Man: can you fly ?
    Helicopter: yes! Thts why i made for!
    Man: You Lier !

  • @lostinc6791
    @lostinc6791 8 років тому +6

    Its a bird! Its a plane! Its a Stirling engine helicopter.... oh wait its a bird...

  • @p-51mustang51
    @p-51mustang51 6 років тому +1

    I find this very interesting, nice work bud :) God Bless

  • @BirkiFromNorway
    @BirkiFromNorway 8 років тому

    Fantastic fine work. Could happily replaced all my wife's stone died sculptures with this fancy helicopter.

  • @evasulyok1864
    @evasulyok1864 7 років тому +9

    helicopters shud fly ! is this grounded? why u call it a helicopter ?

    • @241975dm
      @241975dm  7 років тому +7

      because I want that

    • @skpilot7
      @skpilot7 7 років тому +4

      What part of the name helicopter indicates that it should fly.
      A toy car is still a car even if it doesn't drive

    • @Rocksaplenty
      @Rocksaplenty 7 років тому

      THAT IS CALLED A TOY CAR. NOT A CAR.

    • @singhmaster4
      @singhmaster4 4 роки тому

      Because you are slow in the head. LOL. It's a show piece.

  • @marozzzvtomske
    @marozzzvtomske 9 років тому +4

    чо не хочет лететь?)))

  • @grahammason1423
    @grahammason1423 7 років тому +2

    Brilliant Engineering !!!

  • @furletov
    @furletov 8 років тому

    Wow, that's gorgeous

  • @b5nj1m9n
    @b5nj1m9n 9 років тому +81

    It doesn't fly.. wel that sucks :(

  • @thijsaarnink8312
    @thijsaarnink8312 5 років тому +4

    Is er dan niemand Nederlands?
    🇳🇱Like als je Nederlands bent🇳🇱

  • @Sam_Holt
    @Sam_Holt 5 років тому

    Beautiful piece of engineering. Don't listen to the haters who expect it to fly, that's not the point of the sterling engine here.

  • @brandex62
    @brandex62 8 років тому

    very nice and smooth running'' everything must be well balanced i guess being so smooth in operation.